Anchor Lines | Double Braid

Double braid anchor line, a polyester cover over a nylon core, with a stainless steel thimble spliced in one end. It stretches to soak up shock, which is easier on your boat and hardware.

Double braid anchor line, gray, coiled around a metal thimble, with gold and navy lengths beside it
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Great for

  • Double braid nylon is strong and absorbs energy from shock loading.
  • The stretch protects your boat and hardware from damage.
  • It is soft, flexible and easy to handle.

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Specs

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DiameterWeight (Lbs / 100 Ft)Breaking StrengthSafe Working Load Limit (SWLL)
3/84.44400366 - 880
1/287800650 - 1560
5/813122001016 - 2440
3/418173501445 - 3470
125302502520 - 6050
Breaking strength is for new rope. Safe working load is a range because it depends on how the rope is used.

How it holds up

  • StretchHigh
  • Abrasion ResistanceExcellent
  • Rot ResistanceVery good

Description

Our double braid anchor line is made in the USA, with a stainless steel thimble spliced into one end, and it comes on a spool. It's a braided polyester cover over a braided nylon core: the nylon gives it strength and stretch, and the cover resists wear and sun. That stretch soaks up shock loads, which protects your boat and hardware from damage. Double braid is typically the strongest way to make a rope, it won't kink, and it meets or exceeds the Cordage Institute specifications for high-performance rope. It's the step up from our 3 strand anchor line, with a tougher cover and no kinking.

  • A stainless steel thimble spliced into one end
  • Each anchor line comes on a spool
  • Soft, flexible and easy to handle
  • Resists rot, mildew, marine growth, chemicals and petroleum products
  • Made just for your order, so it's final sale

Questions

Choosing an anchor line

Why does an anchor line need to stretch?

Double braid nylon can absorb energy from shock loading. The stretch protects your boat and your hardware from damage.

What comes on the line?

A stainless steel thimble is professionally spliced into one end. The thimble is the metal-lined loop that protects the rope where you attach it.

Can I get a different length or size?

Yes. Build your own custom anchor line on our Double Braid Nylon Rope page. Every variation of this product is custom made to order.

What do I use to tie up to a mooring ball?

Use the Equalizer Mooring Pendant.

Equalizer Mooring Pendant

How it is built

What is double braid?

It is a braided inner core inside a braided outer jacket. This kind of rope is torque free, so it will not kink. It is also easy to splice.

How long will it last on the water?

The rope resists rot, mildew, marine growth, chemicals and petroleum products. It is made by rope makers using modern braiding equipment. It meets or exceeds Cordage Institute specifications for high-performance ropes.

Reviews

Goes with it

  • U.S. orders placed by 3 pm ET on a business day ship the same day. We're closed weekends and a few holidays.
  • Our average rating across all Right Rope products, from 900+ verified reviews. Read reviews (opens in a new tab)
  • This product is made in the United States.